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Dr. Priya Agarwal

Dr. Priya Agarwal

Assistant Professor , Civil Engineering (CE)

priya.agarwal@sharda.ac.in

About

Dr. Priya Agarwal serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Sharda University, Greater Noida. She brings strong expertise in water and wastewater treatment, microplastics pollution, and sustainable environmental technologies. Her research addresses pressing environmental challenges by exploring eco-friendly and plant-based solutions for water treatment and pollution control.

Her work focuses on developing sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical treatment methods, particularly through the use of natural coagulants such as Moringa oleifera and Benincasa hispida. Her research integrates experimental investigations with advanced statistical optimization techniques to improve treatment efficiency and environmental performance.

Experience
  • 3 Years
Qualification
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
  • M.Tech in Environmental Engineering
  • B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Research

  • Journal Publications: 8+ papers in SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals , including Water Conservation Science & Engineering, Cleaner Water, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, and Materials Today: Proceedings
  • Book Chapters: 2+ contributions in edited volumes on sustainable wastewater management and application of plant-based materials in environmental engineering

Certifications

  • Completed workshops on interdisciplinary, eco-friendly infrastructure planning, emphasizing water quality management and sustainable design.
  • Internship | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi Project: Performance Evaluation of Sewage Treatment Plant – A Case Study of Delhi Gate STP
  • Internship | Himcon Engineers (I) Pvt. Ltd. Project: Assotech Business Cresterra

Area of Interest

  • Microplastics in Water and Environment
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Natural and Sustainable Coagulants
  • Environmental Pollution Control
  • Sustainable Environmental Engineering Practices